17. Detroit Lions
The Lions are on a three-game losing streak and are in danger of falling out of the playoff race. They have a great opportunity to win the division with Aaron Rodgers injured, but need to right the ship as soon as possible.
18. Washington Redskins
Washington has had an interesting season as they are playing well but not pulling out wins. They still have enough talent to get back on track and in the playoff mix. However, they face a uphill battle within their division.
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19. Carolina Panthers
Carolina keeps winning games but it’s not very pretty. Their decision to trade away Kelvin Benjamin is a head scratcher—especially for a team in win-now mode. Benjamin had his warts, but he was a familiar face and red zone threat.
20. Atlanta Falcons
This entire year has been a struggle for the Atlanta Falcons. They just haven’t click on either side of the ball. However, there is still time for them to get back into the playoff hunt.
21. Jacksonville Jaguars
The AFC South is still up for grabs with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans in the mix. It will depend on which team finds some consistency and is able to overcome their weaknesses. For Jacksonville, that is Blake Bortles and the offense.
22. Cleveland Browns (via Hou)
Cleveland will yet again have two 1st round picks and will face even more pressure to hit on both picks. This pick gets a little worse with each win the Houston Texans are able to rack up.
23. New Orleans Saints
The Saints are really playing some good football and are in the driver’s seat for the NFC South. Their strong season can be attributed to defensive improvements and more focus on establishing a ground game.
24. Los Angeles Rams
The Rams are entering a crucial part of their schedule that could make or break their season. This week’s game against the New York Giants could be a sneaky matchup. Los Angeles will have to travel cross country to face an under performing but talented team.